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Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of)

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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12 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has concluded a tender process for the provision of an Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service for Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes. This contract, with an industry classification of CPV 50421000, covers a period of 1080 days and involves the annual inspection and testing of ultrasound systems and their probes. The service location is specified as Carmarthen, UKL14. The tender process commenced in December 2024, with a submission deadline on January 21, 2025, and the contract was signed on March 3, 2025. Key deadlines included bid opening on January 22, 2025.

The awarded contract, valued at £234,270, creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment quality assurance, particularly SMEs. MULTIMEDIX LIMITED and Trustscan, both SMEs, have been awarded the supply of these services. This contract is ideal for businesses with expertise in medical and diagnostic equipment testing, as it involves detailed and specific quality assurance tasks critical to maintaining high standards in healthcare diagnostics. Companies with capabilities in ultrasonic equipment testing and compliance, holding relevant industry accreditations, will find substantial prospects for growth and development through such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of)

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board have a requirement to award an Independent Contractor to undertake Quality Assurance Testing of all their Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes for 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board have a requirement to award an Independent Contractor to undertake Quality Assurance Testing of all their Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes. Key Requirements: Annual inspection of ultrasound system Detailed inspection and test of each probe Drop out testing, including phased arrays Uniformity Assessment Deepest Reverberation Test Reverberation Threshold Test B-Mode, Noise Threshold Test PW Doppler Noise Threshold Test Colour Doppler Threshold Test Cable Noise Test Low Contrast Penetration Test Grey scale/Cyst Targets Tests

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146582
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146582
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,270 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Gregg Roberts, Jayne Phillips, Lucy Hill
Contact Email
gregg.roberts@wales.nhs.uk, jayne.phillips@wales.nhs.uk, lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1978291161, +44 2921500698, +44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MULTIMEDIX

TRUSTSCAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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